Hwin

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Hwin was a talking Horse and friend of Aravis. Her name is reminiscent of the 'whinny' noise horses make. She was captured at a young age and would spend years in captivity before returning home to Narnia. She remained silent for years but was forced to speak to stop Aravis from committing suicide. When she first met Bree she was shy and reclusive. But through their adventure together their relationship grows into friendship. When she meets Aslan at the Hermit's house, she tells him "I'd sooner be eaten by you than fed by anyone else." Of course Aslan doesn't eat her, but kisses her! After returning to Narnia, Hwin married–though not to Bree–and would visit Cor and Aravis every few months.

[edit] Personality

Hwin's logical thinking and humility serve as the counter to Bree. Hwin is generally very clear-thinking and reasonable, and though she seems a bit shy at times, her advice is usually the smartest of the group's; it is she, for example, who devises the best plan for getting through Tashbaan (though it doesn't work well for reasons beyond their control). Her wisdom is to be compared to Bree, who is somewhat less sensible and not quite as wise. He also seems to be more concerned than her with what others would think of him—for example, that the other Talking Horses might think his rolling in the grass is silly, while she replies she enjoys it and doesn't care what others think.